Monday, March 10 2014 9:43 AM EDT2014-03-10 13:43:18 GMT
The Albany Police Department is investigating after a 13-year-old Albany teenager drowned Sunday afternoon. It happened around noon in the 400 block of Maxwell at holding pond. Police say the 13-year-oldMore >>
Thirteen year old Fred Brown is the victim of an apparent accidental drowning Sunday afternoon.More >>
Monday, March 10 2014 9:17 AM EDT2014-03-10 13:17:20 GMT
A 14-year-old girl shot in the face Sunday night in Fitzgerald remains hospitalized. Police say the victim, who name hasn't been released at this time, was standing in an alleyway in the 500 block ofMore >>
Police say the victim, who name hasn't been released at this time, was standing in an alleyway in the 500 block of Pine Street when someone opened fire, striking the girl. More >>
Monday, March 10 2014 7:41 AM EDT2014-03-10 11:41:11 GMT
RV enthusiasts from across the nation are in Albany this week for a pre-rally event. Members say they are excited and look forward to exploring Southwest Georgia. The pre-rally allows them to reunite withMore >>
RV enthusiasts from across the nation are in Albany this week for a pre-rally event.More >>
Monday, March 10 2014 3:55 AM EDT2014-03-10 07:55:15 GMT
A warning from fire officials about overloading your outlets inside your home. A overloaded outlet caused one home to catch fire over the weekend along Whitney St. The smoke started in the front room.More >>
A warning from fire officials about overloading your outlets inside your home. A overloaded outlet caused one home to catch fire over the weekend along Whitney St. The smoke started in the front room.More >>
Sunday, March 9 2014 11:23 PM EDT2014-03-10 03:23:11 GMT
Police have confirmed there has been a shooting in Fitzgerald. They say it happened around 7 pm Sunday evening. So far, we know one person was shot in the 500 block of Pine St. This is a developing story.More >>
Police have confirmed there has been a shooting in Fitzgerald. They say it happened around 7 pm Sunday evening. So far, we know one person was shot in the 500 block of Pine St. This is a developing story.More >>
ALBANY, GA (WALB) -
Dougherty County Commissioners say a county park could have a new multi-purpose facility as soon as next summer.
The planned facility at Robert Cross Park would provide a space for community meetings, weddings and other events. The county will use more than a half million dollars in sales tax money to pay for the project.
Commissioners said the plans are right on schedule. They also said the facility will complement the services now available to park visitors.
"There's a schematic that's already been developed for it. Of course you need architects involved to come up with a...with what it will actually look like, and what it'll be once it's done. Just to kind of put the finer points to it," said Commissioner John Hayes, Dougherty County Commission.
Hayes says county leaders are reviewing expected maintenance costs and potential user fees for the site.
He says the groundbreaking should be sometime in October, and the project should be done by June 2014.
Commissioner John Hayes, Dougherty County Commission
Dougherty County Commission meeting
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